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Antofagasta chief Arriagada reclaims role as ICMM chair

December 11, 2025

Antofagasta chief Arriagada reclaims role as ICMM chair

Ivan Arriagada previously served this role between 2022 and 2024.

Chile’s weekend runoff puts Codelco future at stake

December 11, 2025

Chile’s weekend runoff puts Codelco future at stake

Chile’s polarizing presidential runoff will determine how the country restores its struggling mining engine and tackles security.

Chile raises mining investment forecast through 2034 to $105 billion

December 11, 2025

Chile raises mining investment forecast through 2034 to $105 billion

The increase represents the highest investment forecast since the 2016-2025 period.

Albemarle wraps up validation of lithium pilot plant in Chile

December 10, 2025

Albemarle wraps up validation of lithium pilot plant in Chile

Lithium recovery exceeded 94% during stable operation.

Peru weighing agreement with US on critical minerals, minister says

December 10, 2025

Peru weighing agreement with US on critical minerals, minister says

Peru is the world's third-largest copper producer.

Copper output from Codelco falls 14% in October

December 10, 2025

Copper output from Codelco falls 14% in October

Meanwhile production at Escondida mine, the world's largest copper mine, climbed 11.7%.

Argentina’s Mendoza province approves $559M copper mine

December 10, 2025

Argentina’s Mendoza province approves $559M copper mine

The Cobre Mendocino mine is expected to produce 40,000 tonnes of copper concentrates annually.

Panama to channel $29M from First Quantum’s mine to public works

December 10, 2025

Panama to channel $29M from First Quantum’s mine to public works

Panama will put mine royalties obtained from Cobre Panama mine's copper to work while the operation’s fate hangs in the balance.

Gold price rally drives global surge in illegal mining

December 10, 2025

Gold price rally drives global surge in illegal mining

Artisanal and small-scale gold mining has likely risen to about 30% of global supply, the World Gold Council estimates.

Infographic: BRICs vs the West – the gold divide

December 10, 2025

Infographic: BRICs vs the West – the gold divide

As geopolitics shift, BRICS nations are rapidly boosting gold holdings and moving away from US-dollar reserves.

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Perth Mint’s December gold, silver sales slip versus November

Perth Mint’s December gold, silver sales slip versus November

Sales of gold coins and minted bars fell to 35,885 ounces in December, from 66,710 ounces in November.

January 07, 2026 | 04:00 pm

Silver, platinum prices plunge to extend big spike in volatility

Silver, platinum prices plunge to extend big spike in volatility

“We expect large-scale selling activity to kick off amid significant rebalancing flows from broad commodity indices,” TD Securities strategist said.

January 07, 2026 | 01:38 pm

African states, business groups eyeing stake in De Beers, CEO says

African states, business groups eyeing stake in De Beers, CEO says

Anglo American, which owns 85% of De Beers, has valued the diamond producer at about $4.9 billion.

January 07, 2026 | 12:15 pm

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